Split in Opcina Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe

The Marulić Palace

Palaća Marulić

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

1. The Marulić Palace Marker

Captions: (left) Coat of arms of the Marulić family in the lunette of the portal; (right) Marko Marulić, a work by Ivan Meśtrovic of 1924, the Split Museum.

Inscription. Only the English text (right) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (left), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it.

A Late Gothic palace of the second half of the 15th century in which, according to tradition, the great poet Marko Marulić, "the father of Croatian literature", was born. It is ascribed to the workshop of George of Dalmatia. It the 19th century it underwent major modifications and extensions in the courtyard. The courtyard portal with the lunette containing the coat of arms of the Marulić family has been preserved.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.

Location. 43° 30.515′ N, 16° 26.458′ E. Marker is in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Split. It is on Papalićeva Ulica close to Ulica Julija Nepota. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Papalićeva Ulica 4, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska 2100, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Balkans,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

and specifically the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marko Marulić (here, next to this marker); The Large Papalić Palace (a few steps from this marker); Julius Nepos (a few steps from this marker); The Dragišić (De Caris) Palace (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Peristil i Kathedrala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Andrić House - The Vidović Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Sv. Dominik Srebrna Vrata (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of St Roche (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Split.

More about this marker. The Marulić Palace is inside Diocletian's Palace. Only foot traffic is possible on the grounds.

The Marulić Palace portal and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

2. The Marulić Palace portal and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.